The league, which is open to PS3 users, is free to join and collates data from thousands of matches to create an overview of form and results.

"Player results are automatically collected via the Konami online game data, and posted in the PES League leader boards, where players can view all previous results, form information and match data," reads the official description.

Fans can sign up for the online competition by visiting the Konami website.

Konami will also hold a series of special events, while PES Virtual UEFA Champions League members will automatically be entered into a competition to win a VIP Champions League final experience in Lisbon.